Definition
神秘兮兮 is a colloquial four-character phrase meaning 'acting mysteriously' or 'being secretive'. It often carries a slightly teasing or disapproving tone — you use it when someone is being evasive or hiding something in a way that seems unnecessary or suspicious. Unlike the neutral 神秘 ('mysterious'), the 兮兮 suffix adds a sense of exaggerated or playful secrecy.
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mysterious and secretivefurtive (colloquial, often with a teasing or critical tone)
Examples
- 神秘兮兮，。Tā jīntiān yì zhěngtiān dōu shén bì de, bù zhīdào zài gàn shénme.He's been acting all mysterious today — no idea what he's up to.
- 神秘兮兮，。Nǐmen liǎ bié shén bì de le, yǒu shénme huà jiù zhí shuō ba.You two, stop being so secretive — just say what you want to say.
- 神秘兮兮，。Tā shén bì de bǎ wǒ lā dào yì biān, xiǎo shēng shuō le yí gè mìmì.She furtively pulled me aside and whispered a secret.
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